AJ McLean tells Universal One that the Backstreet Boys “will be staying together for years to come.” Speaking of Nick Carter’s solo album that prompted new rounds of rumors the band would split, AJ said, “This time it’s about Nick; the next time it could be another one of us. the important thing is that there is support and comradeship between all of us.” AJ says Nick’s side project won’t hurt the band: “On the contrary. I believe that the work of the group is enriched by this.”